November 2016 9 As we head towards winter, there are plenty of events this November making the most of the cooler weather. The island’s biggest annual motorcycle rally features a concert by renowned guitarist Bumblefoot which rounds-off the three-day gathering in style. Moving inside, we’re culturally spoilt for choice with two superb ballet performances coming to the island, from the Bolshoi and Suzhou Ballet Theatre, as well as Peter Pan at the Cultural Hall and Shakespeare at the British Club. On the nightlife scene, we can look forward to a range of international DJs hitting the decks while November also sees the start of the annual JJ’s Karaoke Idol competition which we’re helping to judge. You can get details of these and lots of other exciting activities to keep you entertained in our monthly Happenings section. Interviews this month include Lydia Martin, whose performing arts organisation offers scholarships to underprivileged youngsters, and we also chat to luminaries of the island’s food and beverage industry, keen to share their plans for the future. The year is coming to a close and with it the end of celebrations marking the 200th Anniversary of Bahraini-British diplomatic relations. We’re looking forward to high-profile visits from the Prince of Wales and new British Prime Minister Theresa May. To mark the occasion, we spoke to HE Simon Martin, the British Ambassador, as well as prominent Anglophiles for our special UK in Bahrain supplement. We’ve also rounded up information on the remaining celebratory events to conclude the bicentennial anniversary year in style. The annual Jewellery Arabia Exhibition takes place this month, one of the jewels of the island’s events calendar (pun intended). We chat to diamond expert Andrew Coxon, who expounds on his 007-like adventures and gives tips on choosing the perfect stone, while our Jewellery and Watches feature gives the lowdown on the ones to watch on the exhibition floor. If you’re thinking of splashing out on some baubles but wonder about the economic situation, our Finance and Insurance feature paints a somewhat rosier picture than might have been expected with local institutions weathering the storms and looking to future development. And, as always, we’ve also got news from the motoring and dining sectors in your guide to a great way of life. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Email: [email protected] Editorial Director Liz O’Reilly Marketing & Electronic Media Director Deepa Siva Editor Apple Sharma Contributors Charlie Holding, Behnaz Sanjana, Puja Tiwari Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Romeo San Miguel, Gopal Nambiar Photography Editor Mona Abdul Jabbar Staff Photographers Subeesh Kumar N S, Ranjith Mohan Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa, Kadambari S Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Media Sales Marise Prata Dos Santos, Randa Ghazi Howais Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Corporation Photography Picture Arabia: [email protected] Printing Press Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej W.L.L., Bahrain Published monthly by RED HOUSE MARKETING P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777, Fax: (+973) 17 813-700 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005-2014 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. Bahrain This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide November 2016 ~ Vol. 20 ~ Issue 11 Arts Culture Clubs Sports Interviews Lifestyle Dining Nightlife AL FRESCO DINING | INSPIRING YOUTH | NEW MOTORS YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE www.bahrainthismonth.com BHUK200 A Special Supplement Celebrating the Bicentennial of BahrainiBritish Friendship Putting on the Glitz Jewellery and Watches Consumer Report On the Money The Facts on Finance Happenings • Bumblefoot in town • Ballet From Russia and China • Peter Pan • Gaelic Festival November 2016 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Stars of Bolshoi Theatre - Moscow Connect with Bahrain This Month: www.facebook.com/bahrainthismonth www.twitter.com/BHThisMonth www.instagram/bahrainthismonth www.YouTube.com/bahrainthismonth Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube The only Lifestyle Magazine distributed with the GDN www.bahrainthismonth.com
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